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November 21, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

USSOCOM Adds MH-47G Units After $877M Boeing Award

Boeing has been awarded a substantial $877.7-million US Department of Defense contract to supply more MH-47G Special Operations helicopters to USSOCOM. The contract involves major production activities at Boeing’s...

November 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US Approves Foreign Military Sale of Javelin Missiles and Excalibur Rounds to India

The US State Department has cleared two potential Foreign Military Sales to India worth a combined $92.8 million, covering Javelin anti-tank missiles and Excalibur precision artillery rounds. The first...

November 20, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

QinetiQ and Forcys Expand Collaboration on Australia’s Autonomous Maritime Capabilities

QinetiQ and Forcys have signed an MoU to strengthen Australia’s maritime safety and sovereign capability by improving testing and assurance for undersea and autonomous systems. The partnership combines QinetiQ’s...

November 20, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

SAIC and HavocAI Collaborate to Integrate Autonomous Systems With US Navy Communications

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) and HavocAI are integrating SAIC’s real-time communications framework with HavocAI’s autonomous maritime fleets to enhance situational awareness and operational connectivity for the US Navy....

November 20, 2025
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Training and Simulation

Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems Team Up for Next-Gen UK Advanced Jet Trainer Development

Boeing, Saab, and BAE Systems have formed a partnership to deliver a next-generation pilot training solution designed to prepare Royal Air Force aviators for advanced combat aircraft operations. Aligned...

November 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

ideaForge Secures $11M Contract for Military Drones from Indian Armed Forces

India has placed a significant new order for ideaForge’s latest unmanned aerial systems after the platforms successfully completed rigorous trials under electronic warfare and high-altitude conditions. The agreement covers...

November 20, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Ukraine to Deploy the World’s Largest Connected UGV Fleet Under ARX Robotics Agreement

Munich-based ARX Robotics has signed a new agreement to supply more Gereon unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to Ukraine, supporting the creation of the world’s largest fully networked ground robotics...

November 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Greece Finalizes Deal With Naval Group for a Fourth FDI Frigate

Greece has signed a new contract with France’s Naval Group to build an additional Defense and Intervention Frigate (FDI) for the Hellenic Navy. The agreement includes the fourth vessel’s...

November 19, 2025
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Morocco Purchases 10 Airbus H225M Helicopters as Puma Replacements

Morocco has ordered 10 H225M helicopters from Airbus Helicopters for the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s combat search and rescue missions. The deal includes a support and service package, though...

Raytheon Secures $698M Taiwan Contract for NASAMS Air Defense Systems

The US Department of Defense has awarded Raytheon a $698.9-million contract to deliver NASAMS air-defense fire units to Taiwan. Work will be carried out in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, with completion...